Tag: Peanut Allergy

Fear of an allergic reaction to food—especially peanuts—is a significant issue for many new parents. But the reality is that most children don’t have food allergies, and less than 2% of children have peanut allergy. So while parents should be aware of the risks, signs, and symptoms to watch out for, in general they shouldn’t […]

Sheila is a new mom whom you’ve been counseling for the past few months to help her with postpartum weight loss. Now that her infant daughter is 5 months old, she’s starting to think about introducing solid foods and asks for your recommendations. Her sister says she should wait to introduce peanuts until her daughter […]